Vazhakkai Podimas/ Raw Banana Curry/ Plantain Curry

Vazhaikkai Podimas is a tradition South Indian Dish. Its very easy to prepare and a very healthy recipe. It can be a good alternative to the usual Vazhaikkai/Plantain fry that we make. It tastes brilliant with hot steamed rice and Sambar/Rasam.

Cooking Time : 20 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

Raw Bananas/Plantain – 5 small

1 Cup Grated Coconut

1 tsp Urad Dal

1/4 tsp Chana Dal

1 tsp Asafoetida

1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds (For Tempering)

1 or 2 Green Chillies

1 Small piece Ginger (Chopped)

½ Lemon

Few Curry Leaves

2 tsp Oil

Salt to taste

How I made:

Cut the Raw Bananas into half and steam- cook it for about 3 minutes without putting the whistle on. (Pierce a knife into it to check if its cooked well)

Peel the skin and grate it. (The test for perfectly cooked banana is to check if you’re able to peel it easily).

Heat some oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds and let it pop.

Add Urad dal and Chana dal. (Fry them till they turn golden brown)

Add Asafoetida, Ginger, Green chilies and curry leaves.

Add Salt.

Add the grated Banana and mix it thoroughly. Close it with a lid and cook for 2 more minutes.